‘Super 2’ treatment coming to SH 21 in Hays County

Buda, Community, Hays County, Kyle, News, San Marcos

Staff Report, on August 12, 2020

Construction is now underway on more than 15 miles of State Highway 21 in Hays County from SH 80 to the Caldwell County line. The roadway is being converted to a “super 2” highway with paved shoulders to improve safety between San Marcos and Niederwald.

A super 2 highway helps increase safety by providing a periodic passing lane on a 2-lane rural road. The passing lane alternates from one direction of travel to the other, allowing passing opportunities in both directions for motorists...

Community, Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County Commissioners Court talk road bond committee, again

SAN MARCOS — Two weeks after the initial discussion, the Hays County Commissioners Court considered, for the second time, the creation of a committee ...

September 11, 2024

Community, Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County moves forward with $440M road bond for November election

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court unanimously approved bringing a $440 million road bond to the November ballot at its Aug. 13 meeting...

August 21, 2024

Hays County, News

Cody Mitchell sworn in as deputy constable in Hays County

Cody Mitchell, center, poses for a photo with Hays County Commissioners Debbie Ingalsbe, left, Michelle Cohen, Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra, Mitche...

July 24, 2024

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County Commissioners hear $450M bond project for November ballot

SAN MARCOS — Cory Grell of HNTB presented a possible 2024 transportation plan to the Hays County Commissioners Court at its July 2 meeting. The projec...

July 10, 2024

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Hays County Commissioners Court commemorates fallen local army private

SAN MARCOS — The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a proclamation commemorating the 18th anniversary of the death of U.S. Army Private First Cl...

June 26, 2024

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Meet the Candidates for the Hays County Elections 2024

The 2024 General Election is Nov. 5. Barton Publications reached out to local candidates to answer questions about their races. Not all returned the questionnaire.

By Staff Report

October 16, 2024

CANDIDATES FOR HAYS COUNTY SHERIFF Anthony Hipolito (R) What is the number one crime-related issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the nex...

Breaking News, Hays County, News

November 2024 Election Coverage

By Staff Report

November 5, 2024

These are the unofficial Nov. 5 election results as of 11:13 p.m, with all 58 polling locations reporting. Results will remain unofficial until canvas...

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Judge Neidhardt accused of using public resources for campaigning

By Staff Report

October 28, 2024

Note: This story has been updated as of 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 29 to include Tanner Neidhardt's statement. Note: This story has been updated as of 2 ...

Hays County, News, San Marcos

Pedophile sentenced to life without parole

By Staff Report

October 4, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Christopher Lee Head, 36, was sentenced to life in prison, without the possibility of parole, by visiting Judge Glenn Devlin on Oct. 4. A...

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Residents file lawsuit against Hays County for Proposition A on ballot

By Brittany Kelley

October 31, 2024

SAN MARCOS — Four Hays County property owners have filed a lawsuit against the Hays County Commissioners Court regarding the almost $440 million road ...

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